The Lazarus Project

Right now you can watch The Lazarus Project in the US on Netflix — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 396 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch Paul Walker work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Lazarus Project earns its spot. The Lazarus Project treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. After Ben Garvey foolishly turned back to crime, he thought his life was over when he was sentenced to death by lethal injection. But his death sentence isn't quite what it seems, as Ben regains consciousness near an eerie psychiatric ward, where he's told he's been hired as the groundskeeper. With the state of his soul in question, and the love for his wife and daughter all the more real and powerful, Ben must figure out if he's truly cheated death, or if he's become part of something far more sinister. Paul Walker and Piper Perabo lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2008. The plot mechanics of The Lazarus Project never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in The Lazarus Project. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Paul Walker's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.